Licensed Social Worker - Hospice

Deercreekseniorliving; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) matching

Employee Assistance Program

FSA / HSA

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Emblem Hospice in the Phoenix area seeks a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) to assess psychosocial needs, provide counseling, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure holistic, dignified end-of-life care.

You will support patients and families, participate in care planning, and have opportunities for growth through ongoing training. Travel within the greater Metropolitan Phoenix service territory is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Must hold LMSW or LCSW as issued by the State of AZ.
• Minimum 1 year in healthcare; hospice experience preferred.
• Deep understanding of hospice philosophy and end-of-life care.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive psychosocial assessments for patients and families.
• Develop and implement care interventions based on evaluations.
• Provide counseling and support to patients and caregivers.
• Maintain timely clinical records for referred patients.
• Coordinate referrals and liaise with community resources.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and meetings.
• Advocate for social and emotional factors influencing care.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Advocacy

Documentation

Education

MSW (CSWE-accredited)

AZ LMSW/LCSW

Job description

Join a Team That Puts YOU First! At Emblem Hospice, we do things differently. Our philosophy is simple: our team comes first. When you feel supported, empowered, and valued, you deliver the kind of care that changes lives. That's why we invest in your growth from day one, through mentorship, ongoing education, and a culture that encourages intelligent risk-taking and innovation. If you're passionate about making a difference and want a career that grows with you, Emblem is the place to be! *This position requires travel throughout an assigned service territory within the greater Metropolitan Phoenix area.

Your Skills. Their Peace. Our Shared Purpose

As the Licensed Social Worker (LSW), you are the bridge between patients, families, and the resources they need. You'll assess psychosocial needs, provide counseling, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure every patient receives holistic, dignified care.

Our Commitment to You Impact

Your work will bring comfort, dignity, and peace to patients and families.

Collaboration

Join a team of experienced professionals that value your expertise.

Growth

Access ongoing training, certifications, and advancement opportunities to grow your career.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and mileage reimbursement

Your Impact

• Comprehensive Assessments: Evaluate psychosocial status of patients and families related to terminal illness and living environment
• Care Planning: Develop and implement interventions based on thorough evaluations
• Counseling & Support: Guide patients and caregivers through stress, coping challenges, and end of life issues
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely clinical records for all referred patients
• Resource Navigation: Provide referrals and serve as a liaison with community agencies
• Team Collaboration: Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and regular team meetings
• Advocacy: Help physicians and team members understand social and emotional factors impacting care
• Quality Improvement: Actively contribute to performance improvement initiatives
• Flexibility: Perform additional duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program
• Must hold LMSW or LCSW as issued by State of AZ
• Minimum 1 year in healthcare; hospice experience strongly preferred
• Deep understanding of hospice philosophy and end-of-life care
• Current CPR certification required
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable vehicle for community visits

Benefits (Detailed)

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• FSA / HSA
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Referral Program

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.

Emblem Healthcare is comprised of people who are committed to serving others. We understand that home health and hospice services are a benefit that is not ours, but yours. We're here to serve you and your family in a way that is life changing. It is our privilege to walk this journey with you.

We call Chandler, AZ home; however, we service all of Maricopa County, having satellite offices in multiple locations.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.